Charles Box
| Charles Box | |
|---|---|
| 37th Mayor of Rockford, Illinois | |
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In office 1989–2001 | |
| Preceded by | John McNamara |
| Succeeded by | Doug Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rockford, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Rockford, Illinois |
Charles Box was elected mayor of Rockford, Illinois, USA in 1989. A Democrat, Box was the first African-American Mayor elected in Rockford. Box was elected to three terms as mayor before choosing not to run in 2001. In 2006, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich appointed Box as head of the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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| Preceded by John McNamara |
Mayor of Rockford, IL 1989–2001 |
Succeeded by Doug Scott |
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